Removal Procedure

Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement, and remove the key from the ignition.

IMPORTANT: When pipes/hoses are disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components during service. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Cooler Inlet Hose Fitting At Power Steering Gear

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Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe/hose from the steering gear. Discard the O-ring seal.

Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose At Steering Gear

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Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose from the steering gear. Discard the O-ring seal.

IMPORTANT: Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system.

Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Intermediate Shaft & Steering Gear

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Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

NOTE: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .

Fig 4: Power Steering Gear & Mounting Bolts

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Remove the 3 steering gear mounting bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.